The Shattered Mindset

Melvin Larry
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The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth. From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development. Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.

  1. Ep 82: Your Body Is a Messenger of Belief with Dr. Leona Allen

    3D AGO

    Ep 82: Your Body Is a Messenger of Belief with Dr. Leona Allen

    What if your body isn’t failing you—but communicating with you?  In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sits down with Dr. Leona Allen for a powerful, grounded conversation about how mindset, life lessons, and limiting beliefs show up physically in our lives.  This isn’t a conversation about men’s issues or women’s issues. It’s about human issues—identity, rejection, performance, pressure, and the silent beliefs we carry from childhood into adulthood. Dr. Leona shares how early experiences shape our beliefs, how achievement alone doesn’t heal internal wounds, and why the body often becomes the messenger when we ignore what’s happening beneath the surface.  Together, they explore:  How limiting beliefs form earlier than we realizeWhy many people try to “perform” their way into acceptanceHow pain can become a pathway to powerWhy movement, awareness, and belief matter more than credentialsHow emotional and mental stress shows up physicallyWhat it means to stop owning labels like “my diabetes” or “my blood pressure” This episode is especially relevant for men and women navigating middle of life transitions—changing health, shifting identity, evolving purpose, and the quiet realization that something deeper needs attention.   If something in this conversation resonates, don’t rush past it. Sit with it. That’s often where real transformation begins.     Guest Information   Dr. Leona Allen Website: https://www.drleona.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLeonaAllen Podcast: The Heal Deal Podcast (available on all major platforms)     Support this Show - LIKE - SUBSCRIBE - SHARE - LEAVE A COMMENT   Your engagement helps this message reach the people who need it most.     Recommended Episodes  Ep 80: Tenacity Is a Business SchoolEp 79: The New Middle  LISTEN to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083  WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset  Connect with Melvin:  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1  🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry  🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/MelvinLarry   Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    1h 14m
  2. Ep 81: Letting People Overhear Me Think

    12/25/2025

    Ep 81: Letting People Overhear Me Think

    There are moments in life when you stop rushing forward and finally pause long enough to notice where you’ve been, what shaped you, and who you’re becoming. In this deeply reflective episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry sets aside teaching, tactics, and structure to simply talk out loud. No polished outline. No agenda. Just a thoughtful look at life, work, faith, discipline, purpose, legacy, and the quiet lessons that only time can teach. Recorded during the holiday season, this episode explores what happens when you: Stop performing and start believingLook at your whole life instead of one chapterRecognize that discipline, commitment, and humility shape us long before results doUnderstand that contribution matters more than being knownRealize that presence, not titles, is what people rememberThis is not an episode about having everything figured out.  It’s about letting people overhear you thinking, reflecting honestly, and giving yourself permission to pause. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, assess your direction, and recommit to what truly matters. Support the Show LIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT Your engagement helps this message reach others who may need it. Connect with Melvin 🎧 Listen to The Shattered Mindset Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 📺 Watch on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset 📲 Connect on Social Media:  Facebook: Melvin.Larry  Instagram: @MelvinLarry1  TikTok: @MelvinLarry118  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry  X (Twitter): https://x.com/MelvinLarry Recommended Episodes Ep 80: Tenacity Is a Business SchoolEp 79: The New Middle Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    26 min
  3. Ep 80: Why Tenacity Trains What Talent Can’t

    12/18/2025

    Ep 80: Why Tenacity Trains What Talent Can’t

    What if the real education for success doesn’t come from books, seminars, or certifications?  In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin P. Larry breaks down a powerful truth that emerged from a simple observation—and a single Instagram comment that resonated with thousands:  “Tenacity, by itself, is a business school.”  This episode explores why so many intelligent, talented, and capable people quit early—not because they can’t do the work, but because their “I Quit” level shows up before commitment does.  You’ll hear reflections on:  Why tenacity is trained, not just inheritedThe difference between staying enrolled and actively engagingHow unfinished projects quietly erode self-trustWhy finishing builds identity, not just resultsThe hidden cost of passive endurance versus active commitment This is a grounded, reflective conversation for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating the middle of life—where clarity is earned through pressure, not motivation.   If you’ve ever felt stuck, stalled, or quietly disengaged from something that once mattered, this episode will help you reconnect to the discipline of finishing and the integrity of your own word.    🎧 Listen to the Podcast  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083   ▶️ Watch on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset   📲 Connect with Melvin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry X (Twitter): https://x.com/MelvinLarry Support the Show   LIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT     🔁 Recommended Episodes   Ep 51: The Mental Toughness AdvantageEp 36: Confidence in Uncertainty  #Tenacity  #MindsetMatters  #PersonalGrowth  #Discipline  #Leadership   Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    17 min
  4. Ep 79: The New Middle — Navigating Identity, Work, and AI

    12/11/2025

    Ep 79: The New Middle — Navigating Identity, Work, and AI

    We’re living in a moment where the ground is shifting under all of us. You’re not who you used to be, but you’re not yet who you’re becoming. And the world you grew up prepared for is not the world you’re living in today. In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin Larry dives deep into the new middle — the space between who you were and who you're becoming. This is the reality for millions of people today: careers shifting, identity evolving, AI shaking up industries, and a world that keeps moving faster than the instruction manual we were handed. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or navigating a major life transition, the middle can feel uncertain, challenging, and even confusing. But it can also be the most transformational place you’ll ever stand. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why the “middle” season of life is more important than everHow AI is reshaping identity, work, and opportunityWhy the gig, creator, and reinvention economies are changing everythingHow to rethink risk, stability, and purpose in a new eraThe truth about career reinvention in your mid-life yearsWhy mindset, not industry, determines successSeven practical steps to navigate the middle with clarityA challenge to ground your next chapter in purposeIf you’ve been feeling stretched, pulled, uncertain, or in transition… this episode speaks directly to where you are. Watch More Episodes The Shattered Mindset Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset Listen to the Podcast Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 Recommended Episodes: Ep 65: Lanyards, Lessons, and Legacy and Ep 51: The Mental Toughness Advantage. Connect with MelvinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindsetInstagram: @melvinlarry1Facebook: melvin.larryTikTok: @melvinlarry118LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarryX/Twitter: https://x.com/MelvinLarryIf this episode spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself.  LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, SHARE it with someone navigating their own transition, and LEAVE A COMMENT about the lesson the middle is teaching you right now. Your engagement helps this message reach more people who need clarity for their next chapter. #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention Support the ShowLIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    17 min
  5. Ep 78: When Life Speaks — Are You Listening?

    12/04/2025

    Ep 78: When Life Speaks — Are You Listening?

    Life doesn’t always speak in big moments. Most of the time, it whispers.  A nudge. A pattern. A restlessness. A moment that keeps returning.  And if you’ve been feeling pulled, pressed, or unsettled lately… this episode is for you. Today’s conversation is all about recognizing the messages inside the moments you often overlook—those subtle, quiet signals that guide your purpose, your peace, and your next chapter. Strength isn’t always loud, and clarity doesn’t always come quickly. Sometimes it shows up in the silence you’ve been avoiding. This episode will help you tune in, slow down, and hear what life has been trying to tell you… long before it ever has to shout. Listen in as we explore: • How life speaks through repetition, restlessness, and resistance • Why most people miss the messages meant for their growth • How real strength is tied to listening, not pushing • The difference between noise and guidance • What changes when you finally hear the whisper beneath the chaos • The challenge that will help you reconnect with clarity this week If you’re in a season where life feels unsettled, unclear, or heavier than it should be—this is your moment. WATCH NEXT  • Ep 77 – Problems vs. Situations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVowd6XcYyo • Ep 51 – The Mental Toughness Advantage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceHvqLcpCQU CONNECT WITH MELVIN - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melvinlarry1  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melvin.larry  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melvinlarry118  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry  - Twitter/X: https://x.com/MelvinLarry Podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 SUPPORT THE SHOW LIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT Your engagement helps this message reach more people who need it. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    21 min
  6. Ep 77: Problems vs Situations

    11/27/2025

    Ep 77: Problems vs Situations

    What if most of what you call a “problem” is really just a situation you’re walking through? In this episode, Melvin breaks down the difference and shows how that simple shift can change your peace, your decisions, and your life. Description Are you carrying everything in your life like it’s a crisis? In this episode of The Shattered Mindset Podcast, Melvin shares how losing two sisters, a best friend, and close family members in less than 18 months forced him to see life differently—through the lens of problems vs situations. He breaks down how mislabeling what you’re facing makes life feel heavier than it needs to be, why imagined situations create real stress, and how grief can be honored without surrendering your purpose. You’ll learn: Why the words “problem” vs “situation” change the weight you carryHow hard seasons can be honored without shutting your life downHow imagined situations create real stressHow to separate the facts from the storyThe S.I.F.T. Process™ for seeing clearlyA 5-step process to keep situations from turning into bigger problemsIf you’ve been feeling stretched, heavy, or overwhelmed, this conversation will help you breathe, think clearly, and respond with intention instead of reaction. WATCH WATCH this episode on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset LISTEN LISTEN to The Shattered Mindset Podcast on Buzzsprout:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 CONNECT CONNECT with Melvin and The Shattered Mindset: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 Facebook: Melvin.LarryInstagram: @MelvinLarry1TikTok: @melvinlarry118LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry X (Twitter): https://x.com/MelvinLarry Resources The Shattered Mindset Podcast – All Episodes (Buzzsprout):  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083If this episode helped you see your situation differently, share it with someone carrying a lot right now. Drop a comment below:  What have you been calling a “problem” that might actually be a situation you’re walking through? #theshatteredmindset #mindsetshift #problemsvssituations #mentalresilience #lifetransitions Support the Show LIKE  SUBSCRIBE  SHARE  LEAVE A COMMENT Your support helps this message reach more people who need it. Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    19 min
  7. Ep 76: What Everyday Moments Taught Me About Life

    11/20/2025

    Ep 76: What Everyday Moments Taught Me About Life

    Life is loud. Stress is real. But sometimes the truth about where we are shows up in the simple, everyday moments we’ve been walking right past. Life doesn’t always speak through the big dramatic moments.  Sometimes it tells the truth through the everyday scenes we tend to ignore — kids playing, families relaxing, friends laughing, dogs pulling their owners like they’re late for a meeting. In this episode, Melvin breaks down how ordinary moments reveal what’s really going on inside us — our pace, our stress, our joy, our presence, our connection, and the mindset we carry into our daily lives. This is a lighter episode with depth, warmth, and perspective — a needed reset after heavy conversations. You’ll walk away seeing your world differently… and maybe noticing a few things you’ve been stepping over. If you’ve been moving fast, carrying a lot, or feeling disconnected from yourself — this conversation will help bring you back to what matters. Watch Watch more episodes of The Shattered Mindset Podcast on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@theshatteredmindset Listen Listen on Buzzsprout:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 Connect Website: www.theshatteredmindset.com Instagram: @melvinlarry1 Facebook: melvin.larry TikTok: @melvinlarry118 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melvinlarry X/Twitter: https://x.com/MelvinLarry If this episode brought you insight or a moment of clarity, share it with someone who needs it. Leave a comment and let’s keep this conversation going. Hashtags #MindsetShift #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #MenAndMindset #ShatteredMindsetPodcast Support LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE • LEAVE A COMMENT Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    20 min
  8. Ep 75: What Hurting Men Wish You Knew

    11/13/2025

    Ep 75: What Hurting Men Wish You Knew

    “Most men don’t want to stop living — they just want to stop hurting.  And that silent pain? It’s taking lives every single day.” When was the last time you heard a man say, “I’m not okay”? In this episode I open a conversation most men avoid — the silent pain behind strength. From the armor boys are taught to wear, to the depression that doesn’t end life but ends living, this is a call for honesty, connection, and healing. I share real stories: a neighbor lost to heartbreak, a soldier battling invisible wars, a father crushed under pressure, and a pastor hiding behind shame. He also unpacks the rising suicide rates among men — especially within the Black community — and the unspoken depression that steals purpose long before it steals life. You’ll hear how men can support each other without threatening pride, why therapy is not weakness, and five practical ways to know you’re not alone. This isn’t about softening men.  It’s about saving men — and learning to live differently, to live honestly. Resources Mentioned 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7 confidential help)Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255HeadsUpGuys.org – mental-health resources for menNAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness ) – nami.org/help ManTherapy.org – humor-driven support for menFind a Therapist: psychologytoday.com Watch Next Ep 74: Why Most People Quit Before the Breakthrough Ep 51: The Mental Toughness Advantage Listen to the Podcast 🎧 The Shattered Mindset Podcast → https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083 Connect with Melvin YouTube: @TheShatteredMindsetInstagram: @MelvinLarry1Facebook: Melvin.LarryTikTok: @MelvinLarry118LinkedIn: Melvin LarryX (Twitter): @MelvinLarrySupport the Show LIKE SUBSCRIBE SHARE LEAVE A COMMENT  Your engagement helps bring light to silent battles and hope to hurting hearts. #MensMentalHealth #TheShatteredMindset #StopTheSilence #FaithAndHealing #SuicidePrevention #PodcastForMen #MentalHealthAwareness #MelvinLarry Support the show WATCH VIDEO EPISODES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShatteredMindset SUPPORT THIS PODCAST AT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397083/support

    20 min
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The Shattered Mindset was founded by Melvin Larry, a seasoned business leader who has navigated over 40 years in corporate management and direct sales, driven by a passion for sharing the transformative power of mindset shifts. The idea was simple yet profound: to create a podcast that could change lives by uncovering the pivotal moments and experiences that define success and personal growth. From its humble beginnings, The Shattered Mindset has evolved into a dynamic platform, featuring solo insights, compelling interviews, and lively co-hosted discussions. Our founder's vision was to explore how real-life stories and lessons can guide others through their own challenges and triumphs. This vision has resonated with a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional development. Today, The Shattered Mindset stands as a testament to the belief that everyone has the potential to unlock greatness. Through our diverse episodes, we offer a space where listeners and viewers can draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Join us in our journey to foster growth, resilience, and success, and become a part of our ever-expanding community dedicated to achieving extraordinary results.about personal growth and self-improvement.

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  • Creator
    Melvin Larry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Shattered Mindset
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